Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Tarra Simmons
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2546 2025–26 |
Health carrier overpaymentsStandardizing overpayment recovery requirements. | Tarra Simmons (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2026 |
| HB 2490 2025–26 |
Ex. medical placementAdds an alternative condition for which an incarcerated individual may be authorized for an extraordinary medical placement. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2026 |
| HB 2493 2025–26 |
Crime victims & witnessesSupporting crime victims and witnesses by promoting victim-centered, trauma-informed responses. | Chris Stearns (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2026 |
| HB 2519 2025–26 |
Utilities/education entitiesRequiring utilities to provide discounted rates to entities that provide a public education for elementary and secondary students. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2026 |
| HB 2469 2025–26 |
Public bank task forceEstablishing a task force to conduct a feasibility study to address the creation of a state-owned, public bank. | Rob Chase (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2026 |
| HB 2409 2025–26 |
Agricultural employees/PERCEstablishes collective bargaining for agricultural employees, and places agricultural collective bargaining under the jurisdiction of the Public Employment Relations Commission. | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2026 |
| HB 2415 2025–26 |
DSHS unexpected fatalitiesRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to convene an unexpected fatality review team to conduct a review upon the unexpected death of any resident of a DSHS facility. | Darya Farivar (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2026 |
| HB 2455 2025–26 |
Foster care housing pilotCreates a two-year extended foster care housing assistance pilot program to provide rental assistance to up to 50 youth who are receiving extended foster care services and are experiencing homelessness. | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2026 |
| HB 1015 2025–26 |
Energy labeling/residentialAuthorizes cities and counties to require an owner of a specified residence type to obtain a home energy performance report prior to publicly advertising the home for sale, with conditions, and provides the required elements... | Davina Duerr (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1017 2025–26 |
Kimchi dayDesignates November 22 as Kimchi Day. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1021 2025–26 |
Military families/educationPromoting educational stability for children of military families. | Clyde Shavers (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1022 2025–26 |
Homes for heroes programCreates a down payment and closing cost assistance program for people who work in targeted professions and meet certain income requirements. | April Connors (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1034 2025–26 |
Nonopioid drugs for painProhibits health carriers, public employee and school employee health plans, and Medicaid managed care organizations from maintaining prescription drug practices that disadvantages or discourages the use of nonopioid drugs for... | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1035 2025–26 |
Higher ed. traumatic stressRequires the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, each college district, and the regional universities to publish on their website links to resources, self-assessments, and best practices for faculty, staff, and... | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1049 2025–26 |
Sexual assault nursesIncreasing the availability of sexual assault nurse examiners. | Clyde Shavers (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1056 2025–26 |
Law enf. misconductAuthorizes the Attorney General to investigate and bring legal actions against local law enforcement agencies and local corrections agencies for violations of the Washington Constitution or state law. | Darya Farivar (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1057 2025–26 |
Access to federal fundsRequires the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to assist economic development organizations applying for federal funds by developing scoring criteria to prioritize awards of state matching funds. | Stephanie Barnard (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1058 2025–26 |
Freight railroad infra.Creates various business and occupation, public utility, and retail sales and use tax credits and exemptions for donated materials, maintenance, modernization, and new construction on short line railroad tracks. | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1059 2025–26 |
Industrial insurance/dutiesConcerning the duties of industrial insurance self-insured employers and third-party administrators. | Emily Alvarado (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1062 2025–26 |
Biomarker testing coverageRequires coverage for biomarker testing under certain circumstances. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1070 2025–26 |
PTSD/correctional workersAllows occupational disease workers' compensation claims for correctional facility workers based on mental conditions from posttraumatic stress disorders (PTSD). | Lauren Davis (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1090 2025–26 |
Contraceptive coverageApplies the requirement that health plans reimburse for a 12-month supply of contraceptives to all prescriptions, instead of only refills. | Emily Alvarado (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1093 2025–26 |
Massage therapy coverageProviding coverage for massage therapy under medical assistance plans. | Shelley Kloba (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1103 2025–26 |
Unwanted calls & textsProhibits any person from initiating or assisting in the transmission of an electronic text message to a telephone number of a Washington resident on the federal Do Not Call registry. | Clyde Shavers (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1107 2025–26 |
Fashion environmental impactRequires producers of certain footwear and apparel to disclose to the Department of Ecology (Ecology) specified information regarding their products, including the presence of certain chemicals, a description of marketing... | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |